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Apple Comments on Regulations Imposed after Department of Justice Win

Wednesday, December 11, 2013

The latest update on Apple’s e-Books price-fixing scheme comes
after our most recent blog post on the Department of Justice’s
appointment of Michael Bromwich as the monitor to oversee Apple’s
anti-trust compliance.

To add to the list of Apple’s complaints with regard to the
regulations imposed as a result of the DOJ’s win over the company,
Apple is now communicating its disapproval of the cost related to
Bromwich’s services.

According to Apple, the company has had to pay Mr. Bromwich over
$100,000 for his first two weeks of work, despite the fact that the
parties had agreed to a fee of $1,100 an hour. In addition to
Bromwich’s hourly rate (which according to Apple is the highest the
company has ever paid an attorney) is a 15% administrative fee.

While Bromwich states that the administrative fee is a necessary
cost due to the fact that he is being hired through his consulting
firm, Bromwich Group as opposed to his law firm, Apple refuses to
accept that explanation. According to Apple, a press release
published by Bromwich’s law firm highlighting Bromwich’s
appointment casts doubt on Bromwich’s statements related to the
administrative fee.

The Patterson Law Firm is experienced with anti-trust issues and
unfair business practices. To learn more about our firm and
the services we offer visit pattersonlawfirm.com or call
312.223.1699.

This entry was written by Rose Gregory,
posted on Wednesday, December 11, 2013
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